Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Delve Underground

$59K — $162K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
  • Relevant coursework or experience in geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, and foundation design
  • Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software (e.g., SLIDE, UNWEDGE) is advantageous
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments
  • Willingness to work in the field and travel for short-term assignments

Responsibilities

  • Support geotechnical investigation programs from planning to reporting
  • Perform engineering analyses and design calculations for various underground structures
  • Conduct geologic and seismic hazard evaluations
  • Collaborate with senior engineers for technical guidance
  • Write detailed technical reports and calculation documents
  • Assist in preparing construction drawings and specifications
  • Work as part of a team on complex, multi-discipline projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse infrastructure projects
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration
  • Professional growth through exposure to complex challenges
  • Potential for fieldwork and travel opportunities
  • Access to advanced geotechnical projects
Full Job Description
Pay Rate: $59,062 - $162,223

Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Delve Underground has an immediate opening for a Staff to Project level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Seattle team. This position focuses on supporting the delivery of tunnels, underground facilities, wastewater projects, and water infrastructure projects. This position offers a great opportunity for a motivated, detail oriented, team-centric candidate to work on diverse jobs, from local pipeline crossings to water & wastewater mega-projects across the country. The ideal candidate will have either academic or prior work experience in one or more of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, excavation support, rock mechanics or trenchless technologies.

Responsibilities:
  • Support geotechnical investigation programs including planning, permitting, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting and writing interpretative reports.
  • Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes.
  • Perform geologic and seismic hazard evaluations.
  • Work under the direction of senior engineers, who provide technical oversight.
  • Write technical reports, calculation packages, and other documents explaining the basis for analyses, designs or recommendations
  • Assist with the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure.
  • Work as integral member of a team on complex, multi-discipline projects.
  • Demonstrate good writing and communications skills and ability to communicate with internal staffs and clients.


Qualifications:
  • BS in Geotechnical/Civil or Geological Engineering
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
  • Completion of relevant coursework or experience in several of the following: geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, , subsurface investigation methods, foundation design
  • Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software for slope and excavation stability analysis, seepage analysis, seismic site response analysis (such as SLIDE, UNWEDGE, DEEPSOIL/RSSeismic) is a plus
  • Ability to manage a number of concurrent assignments and priorities.
  • Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
  • Willingness to work in the field and travel for short-term assignments.


ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.

No recruiters.

Salary Description

$59,062 - $162,223 per year

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